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I’m sure you have more important things to tend to that will benefit this part of the county."

Katherine Turner said: "My children love seeing it when we drive passed. Why on earth would anyone have a problem with this?"

Neil Bulman said: "It's innocent fun and interesting. The rest of the country can have exceptional roadside art, why the hell can't we?"

Paul Parker has the intricate model of the sci fi military hardware which featured in iconic movie Return of the Jedi set up by the side of the A38 a mile outside Ashburton (Image: Steve Haywood)

The man behind the model says it is widely supported. Mr Parker, who runs a storage business and is a member of Ashburton Chamber of Trade, said: “About 99 per cent of the comments I’ve had have been positive.

“It’s a bit of fun. I wanted to do something that would create interest in Ashburton and maybe help get people to visit. It’s been a talking point in the two weeks it’s been up.